Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.
The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.
I invite you to fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.
What Does it Really Mean to Live a Simple Life? | Medium by Ioana Mircea. “How can you do it in a way that will make you happy?”
On the Shortness of Life | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. “We could use a daily contemplation on how limited our time is in this life. Most of us avoid thinking about it, or get worked up or sad when we think about it. But it’s a powerful contemplation.”
Living Ultralight: Minimalism in the Wilderness and at Home | No Sidebar by Leslie Watson. “Whether camping in the backcountry or spending a relaxing day at home, it’s freeing to have everything you need and nothing more.”
How to Stop Shopping Impulsively in 2022: 22 Frugal Tips! | Barefoot Minimalists. “For most of us, very few of the many purchases we make actually add value to our lives. Instead, we are buying things that we think will make us happy, when in reality, material things never will.”
14 Reasons I’ve Been Able to Sustain Minimalism for 14 Years | Joshua Becker on YouTube. The longest video I’ve ever published to YouTube. If you want to listen to me on your next 14-minute walk, this will be perfect for you, lol.
Lynette says
Ohhh Impulsive buying tips. This article can’t be more timely. Great post. Thank you.
P says
Spectacular video, Joshua. I have resisted viewing videos because, you know, minimalism, but I’m so appreciative that you produced and shared this. Can’t say I’ve been along for the ride for 14 years but close enough. Thank you.
P says
I don’t even know how to express my reaction to the Leo B. piece. It’s stunning. Thank you for sharing it.
sara kazemi says
i am a big fan of your blog , i love to learn and read about minimalistic lifestyle.I really enjoy reading this blog and see the appeal of simplifying one’s life. I think it makes a lot of sense to declutter and get rid of material possessions that don’t bring joy or serve a purpose.
I recently started my own blog lavenderandsun.com, On my blog, I write about my journey to living a more sustainable lifestyle. I never imagined that I would be the type of person who composted or made her own cleaning products, but I’ve slowly been making changes in my life and I feel so much better for it. I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can encourage others to make small changes in their lives that will have a big impact on the environment. From reducing food waste to using less water, there are so many easy ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. And it all starts with baby steps.